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Must-Read Books for Your 7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Posted on 18.Nov.21 in Book Recommendations

Seventh grade finds your homeschooler well entrenched in the middle school years. This is an exciting time when children increase their independent reading and study skills. It is also a time when children use their foundation of reading comprehension to begin engaging in critical thinking. Therefore, you may enjoy more lively discussions of subject matter […]

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Five Steps for Creating Custom Homeschool Lesson Plans on LightSail

Posted on 18.Nov.21 in Homeschool Tips

One of the benefits of homeschooling is the ability to allow your children to deep-dive into topics that genuinely interest them. Is your daughter obsessed with everything rainbows? Does your son claim to hate reading but love poring over books about his favorite athletes? Do you find your second grader gobbles up any information she […]

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How to Incorporate the Bible Into Your History Curriculum

Posted on 18.Nov.21 in Faith-based

Did you know that the Bible can be an excellent tool for teaching history? It’s true! There are many notable events in the Bible from which you can create whole unit studies. This short list of ideas will help you make a fantastic Bible history for homeschool.  The Life of Jesus Christ Many Bible passages […]

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Foster Your Kids’ Spanish Skills

Posted on 18.Nov.21 in Book Recommendations

Learning a foreign language is popular among homeschoolers, and many families choose to study Spanish. A language curriculum can teach your kids the nuts and bolts of the language, but the more practice your students get, the more their fluency will flourish. Use the following ideas to supplement your homeschool Spanish curriculum. 1. Read books […]

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Picking a Homeschool Curriculum for Latter-day Saints

Posted on 3.Nov.21 in Faith-based

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then you know how difficult it can be to choose a curriculum that’s right for you. There are plenty of options for secular and more traditional homeschoolers, but what about a homeschool curriculum for Latter-day Saints?  Many families choose to homeschool […]

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LightSail Unit Studies on the History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Posted on 6.Oct.21 in Faith-based

Will you be studying the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in your homeschool this year? Knowing where we come from, learning about the sacrifices of those who came before, and gaining strength from their experiences and testimonies are all excellent reasons why you should. What better way for kids and […]

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Utilizing Homeschool Apps for Reading and Language Arts

Posted on 6.Oct.21 in Homeschool Tips

Reading is the foundational skill for knowledge and learning. Knowing this, many homeschool parents naturally love reading and want to provide their students with a wealth of engaging reading material. While nothing beats the feeling of holding a book, turning the pages, scribbling notes in the margins, and folding the corners of well-loved passages, homeschool […]

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Done-For-You King James Bible Lesson Plans

Posted on 6.Oct.21 in Faith-based

If you’re a busy homeschool mom, you know how difficult it can be to find the time to teach your kids their required school subjects. Add in Bible study and you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed! That’s why finding ready-made King James Bible lesson plans can be such a blessing in your homeschool. Including […]

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A Language Arts Program for Latter-day Saints’

Posted on 6.Oct.21 in Faith-based

We are blessed to live in a day where there are many options for homeschooling families. Whether you are a secular homeschooler, a traditional Christian homeschooler, or are of another faith, finding a language arts curriculum that fits your family’s needs is not too complicated. However, when you are a member of The Church of […]

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